Bruce Hurwitz is the President and CEO of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, and has been an executive recruiter since 2003. A recognized authority on recruitment, employment, and career development, he has been cited in over 500 articles, has appeared in more than 350 publications across the US and in 22 foreign countries. His most recent book is A Hooker’s Guide to Getting a Job: Parables from the Real World of Career Counseling and Executive Recruiting.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Moving directly from college student to campy green fur-ball, Dave Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots with his innovative inhabitation of the world renowned Phillie Phanatic. Creating fan adoration and sponsorship opportunities for the Phillies and the Phanatic for 16 years has made him the nation’s leading market consultant for character branding on and off the field, court, or in the board room.

Tim and John take a look at why gay men make better bosses on Shop Talk. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Jeff Yeager, America’s favorite cheapskate and author of How to Retire the Cheapskate Way, introduces his new blog at GoBankingRates, and looks at five offbeat ways to save money in the new year that are actually fun.

Tim and John take a look at how to sell yourself in 30 seconds, and introduce a secret weapon for job interviews—the C.A.R. technique—on Shop Talk. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

SiriusXM’s Michelangelo Signorile joins Tim and John in a Focus Group tradition to kick off 2014 with a conversation about his move to Progress (channel 127), the new book he is working on, and a look at the year ahead in LGBT issues.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Jean Nidetch, the founder of Weight Watchers International, never dreamed that her weight-loss experience would lead to a successful international company that would help millions trim down. She once weighed more than 200 pounds, then slimmed down to 142 pounds in 1962 and has never been heavy again. Weight Watchers was founded in 1963, and while it still offers Nidetch’s original vision of support groups, over the years it has also became a major brand name in the packaged foods business.

Shop Talk looks at business-minded New Years resolutions designed to improve career and business. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

People often describe their relationships with brands in a deeply personal way—we love our smartphones, and think the cable company is out to get us. In his new book The Human Brand: How We Relate to People, Products, and Companies, customer loyalty expert Chris Malone discovered that our perceptions arise from spontaneous judgments on warmth and competence, the same two factors that also determine our impressions of people.

Tim and John take a look at the most popular toys of the last 50 years—and how many of them they had as kids—on Shop Talk. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Paul Hagen of Metrosource magazine continues his mission of putting the “culture” back in “pop culture” for our listeners on Metroscope.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. The government sold its remaining stock in GM this week, and the American auto industry is back on firm ground. Was the bailout a good use of taxpayer money? Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Strip and Beyond visits with James Healey, a resident of Nevada for 20 years, and currently the Executive Director of Housekeeping at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino. A committed volunteer and advocate in the community, James was honored with the “President of the United States Volunteer Service Award” in 2009.

Kelly McDonald is the author of the best selling How to Market to People Not Like You, and Crafting the Customer Experience to People Not Like You. She will share some surprising and informative insights on social media. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Howard Stern’s celebrated sidekick Robin Quivers presents her vegan cookbook and manifesto with more than 90 healthy recipes for the home cook. The Vegucation of Robin Quivers charts her inspiring road to wellness, and includes ninety of her favorite vegan recipes.

The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told! is a madcap, musical adventure that revolves around Captain Henry Martin and his stalwart crew. Since the show is mostly improvised, it is quite literally never the same twice. Christopher Leidenfrost (Playwright) and Rick Leidenfrost-Wilson (Director) share their story of taking the musical to Broadway.